Perform jury duty or face penalties

Did you know, beginning in June 2026, the 17th Judicial Circuit will start enforcing penalties for individuals who fail to appear for jury duty? Probably not because this law has seldomly been enforced in Broward County, but is now changing.

Effective June 1, 2026, anyone who fails to comply to a jury duty summons may receive an Order to Show Cause requiring them to reschedule their jury service within 60 days, or appear before a judge. Failure to take either action may result in a fine of up to $100, contempt of court, or a combination of these penalties.

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Here is another type of scam to be aware of that falsely claims to be associated with a Florida Clerk of Courts office. Be cautious of any communications that appear to be official court notices regarding toll violations, as they may be fraudulent.

If you receive a Toll Violation Phishing Scam Alert, do not click on any links, QR codes, or submit any payment or personal information.